DREAM DICTIONARY

 The  Exploration of Dreams

The more we explore this information database, the more subtle the explanations become, but oddly enough the simpler, easier and more pertinent we will find them. Thus, dreams will often have to be interpreted from more than one perspective in order to be fully understood. Because the human being is naturally holistic (that is, a whole person), dream interpretation cannot be an exact science and must take into account the dreamer's understanding of himself. He /she may not be looking for a psychological or spiritual interpretation, but simply an easy explanation of the dream. The aim is to recognise that:

1. We are attempting to achieve a particular goal or target, or actively pursuing an objective which may be, as yet unattainable. We are able to take account of all information available in order to achieve success.
2. We need to focus directly on emotions such as anger, jealousy, fear and pain.
3. We directly use aspects of sexuality and spirituality.

These pages attempt to address that aim by giving the reader choice. The first interpretation shown is the more conventional one. It may be that such a simple explanation of one or more of the dream images is ample for the dreamer's needs.

The second has a slightly more psychological slant, and often goes more fully into the likely significane for the dreamer, sometimes highlighting a particular course of action which may be appropriate.

The third is a simple short explanation of the accepted spiritual meaning, which gives the dreamer the opportunity to work interpretations through more fully using his own techniques.

He may choose to use meditation or guided imagery, since these share much of the symbolism of dream imagery.

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By assessing which of the interpretations is the most likely - or perhaps if more than one is applicable - the dreamer is able fully to understand the emotional content, the symbolism, the process and the reason for each particular dream. If we so wish, we can record our dreams and build up a library of our own.

We can monitor our own progress as we learn more and more about ourselves and the private world from which we create. The more accessible that world becomes , the more control we have over external circumstances.

As we gain more control on a conscious level, the richer our lives becomes. We are more able to control our own destiny, and to use the energy which becomes available to us to create a sustainable future.

Reference: 10,000 Dreams Interpreted: Pamela Ball